Pflueger Progress 80 Skeleton Reel

[Deaf Cat]

This is my Pflueger Progress 80 (Model 1194)

Just 2 1/2 inches by 1 inch



Shown loaded with a #3WF.

According to Whiteadders Fly Fishing Museum, Pfluger made 6 versions of the Progress:
1193 - 60 yard nickel plated brass
1194 - 80 yard nickel plated brass
1183 - 60 yard in gun metal
1184 - 80 yard in gun metal
1783 - 60 yard nickel plated spool / gun metal frame
1784 - 80 yard nickel plated spool / gun metal frame

The Progress was produced up until the late 1940s (in vast numbers).

[Liphook]

Very good! The open design to allow maximum air drying of treated silk lines? Or just save on materials? Or both perhaps! Is that a little Sharpes/Farlows rod it's mounted on?

[Deaf Cat]

For drying purposes I am sure.

The rod is an Agutters Featherweight Midge 6’ 6”

I have not used the pairing yet, but the balance feels right.

[Liphook]

Enjoy it DC